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Summer Cooking

It's Summer- a hot humid day. We go outdoors, swim, heat allay. Plan dinner to grill, new recipe will make all my kids happy- hooray! Come dinner time, I've lost my glow. I gather the food really slow. Then ask so contrite- want pizza tonight? Can't cook now, my energy's low. The kids skip around with this news; get busy and put on their shoes. Then head to the car- the restaurant's not far. But, I have the lazy-mom blues! Don't fret, mom, 'cuz pizza is good! And after, our dinner, we should get sundaes for all- at that outdoor mall. You need a break, that's understood! This happens more often than not- on Summer days when it's so hot! Home cooking is fine, but best to refine- when cooler days come- hits the spot! July 9, 2018 Contest: Summer Laziness Sponsor: Mohan Chutani (Fiction)

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Constance La France

Date: 7/29/2018 5:12:00 PM

Sandra, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful and delightful write, well done !

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/30/2018 8:14:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. I certainly loved having a second chance to earn a win for this one! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/28/2018 1:54:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/30/2018 8:13:00 AM

Thank you very much, Susan. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2018 4:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your awesome win, Sandra. I enjoyed reading this well written poem with great imagery. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/27/2018 8:48:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve. It was a fun write! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2018 6:31:00 PM

NICELY done, Sandra. I like how you did it realistically. so few people do summer cooking these days.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/27/2018 8:46:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra

Lyric Man

Date: 7/9/2018 5:58:00 PM

Hi Sandra.. Another day, another airport. So how do I fight the long sit and wait? Your incredible write of course! You made my delay sing with your creativity!! Come see me if you get a chance.. I'm releasing a secret!

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/27/2018 8:45:00 PM

Thank you, LM, once again for your supportive comments, that are so uplifting. Much appreciated! Sandra

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/9/2018 3:03:00 PM

I pretty much run a cold camp here too in the summer, Mrs Sandra. It's even too hot to grill outdoors. A very fun read:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/9/2018 3:53:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed my fun poem! Sandra

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/9/2018 10:57:00 AM

When its hot its such an effort to do anything. Nothing wrong with pizza either. Good luck. Tom

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/9/2018 3:52:00 PM

Yes, you are so right, Tom! Thanks for the visit and supportive comment. Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 7/9/2018 10:51:00 AM

good for you for out sourcing Sandra, sounds like you have a wonderful time with the family whatever you do:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/9/2018 3:51:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I thought it would fit the theme from a different angle! Hugs, Sandra